Concern about baby at scan

I had my 20 week scan today and if any of you have seen my other posts will know that I have been through blood screening tests and had a cvs test which came back fine but it’s been one thing after another and finally trying to get myself back into the pregnancy and trying to bond with bump I’ve been out and bought a couple of things in pink as we found out it was a girl. Today at the scan the sonogropher had another member of staff come in to get her opinion and between them have decided to bring me back in tomorrow for another scan with one of the specialist sonogropher to look at baby’s heart as they said there’s something not quite right with the inner workings of the heart but they can’t see properly. Now I’m regretting buying anything and feel like I’m jinxing myself it’s making me withdraw from the pregnancy even more now and I just don’t know how to feel at all. Has anyone ever experienced anything like this before? x

Comments (19)

Ooh, bless you, hun. Don't have a real advice here, but just try to think that everything will be alright( I know easily said then done, I know). It's not because you bought stuff, you are not jinxing it, don't blame yourself, it's not your fault. Fingers cross for tomorrow, everything will be fine. Sending you lots of luck. Let us know the result

I haven't had that experience, but some friends of mine found their daughter had a heart abnormality at a scan. The scans are so amazing nowadays that the entire problem was diagnosed before birth, and when she was born there were specialists ready to help the baby.

Long story short, she did require surgery, but is now 100% fine and well and a very energetic 2 yr old! So the scans and the detail they could see were really brilliant, and my friends were talked through everything before the birth and reassured that all would be well once the surgery was done.

Really sorry to hear your having such a tough time, tonight will b a long night but also good that you will be back in so quickly tomorrow and to see a specialist. Modern medicine can do so much these days that even if there is an issue, there’s so much that can be done. Try not to worry too much just yet, I know it’s easier said than done xxx

Sorry you are worried. Hopefully everything will be ok tomorrow. Sounds similar to when I had my second son. At the 20wk scan, they didn't think that some of his heart had developed so got rescanned. Everything was perfect!! So try not to worry...all may be ok xx

I’m so sorry you’re having this stress. It’s amaxing what they can do in terms of treating heart problems so even if you do get bad news there’s a very good chance it’s something they can treat. Forewarned is forearmed. You did nothing to jinx this, please don’t blame yourself. Best of luck xx

I can relate. A heart abnormality was picked up with my son at 20 weeks too. We went through a horrible 18 days of extra scans and an amnio but it all turned out ok. He is now a healthy 13 month old. He will have regular hospital appointments for a few years to monitor but so far there has been no issues. A really hope you get your good news too xx

Sorry to hear what you are going through hun. I always found scans really nerve wrecking and having anexity made it worse! The only thing I would say is some of my friends had to go back for another scan and it turned out to be fine in the end. Sometimes they have to be completely sure with the results in order to provide the best care for you and baby. Keep us updated xxx

My cousin is a fetal cardiologist at a big London hospital. He was telling me a few weeks ago that out of all the referrals he gets from sonographers, such a small number turn out to be an issue. He said that sonographers don’t specialise so if they see the tiniest abnormality, they will make a referral to be on the safe side. I really hope everything is ok for you. Sending hugs xx

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